An agent that is believed to cause several degenerative brain diseases. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Primary?
A disease that began in the affected location. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prickly Heat?
A rash involving small, red, itchy spots and a prickly sensation that usually appears where sweat builds up. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Priapism?
A painful, persistent erection without sexual arousal, requiring emergency treatment. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pressure Sore?
An ulcer (erosion) on the skin that is a result of being bedridden; commonly called a bedsore. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pressure Point?
Specific points on the body where external pressure can be applied to prevent excessive arterial bleeding. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Presbyopia?
The loss of the ability to focus the eyes on near objects that occurs naturally with age, as a result of loss of elasticity of the lens of the eyes. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Presbycusis?
The loss of hearing that occurs naturally with age. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prepuce?
The foreskin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prepared Childbirth?
A technique in which a pregnant woman tries to minimize use of pain-relief medications during childbirth by learning relaxation techniques. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org